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John Peter Petrucci (n. 12 de julio 1967) Long Island, New York, USA. Guitarrista Petrucci se crió en un ambiente familiar de músicos. Aunque sus padres no son músicos, su hermana mayor tocaba el piano y organo eléctrico, su hermano toca el bajo y su hermana menor toca el clarinete. Aunque su hermana influyó en sus intereses musicales hasta cierto punto, John dice que empezó a tocar la guitarra eléctrica porque todos los muchachos del vecindario tocaban y le parecía algo divertido. Estudió en la escuela de música contemporánea de berklee en Boston, donde junto a su compañero de secundaria John Myung, conocen a Mike Portnoy y fundan lo que hoy es la banda "Dream Theater". Referencia : http://es.wikipedia.org Web Site: http://www.johnpetrucci.com/ http://www.myspace.com/johnpetruccimusic

Nacida en Dairen (Republica Popular de China), e hija de padres japoneses, la pianista y compositora, Toshiko Akiyoshi estudió piano clásico y teoría musical mientras vivía en China.

Gabriel Guerrero Jazz / Latina / Otros pianist / composer New York, New York Estados Unidos

Juan Carlos Fontana Esperimental Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jasmine Chen Jazz / Fusión / Chinese traditional (Shanghai - China) Growing up in an artistic family in Northeastern China, Jasmine’s parents are professional folk dancers, actor and actress. She started to take piano lessons since age four; from age 19 to 24, she studied western music in England UK, and graduated from Leeds College of Music in 2004. During her study in LCM, she became passionate about jazz singing, so she took singing lessons with British vocalists Louise Gibbs. After achieving BA(Hons) in Music Studies, she moved back to China, located in Shanghai to begin her musical career working as a freelance vocalist and lyricist. Since then she's been performing in city's main jazz venues, including the ‘twocities in tune’ concert series at twocities gallery, JZ All Star Big Band at JZ Club, House of Blues & Jazz. In August 2008, Jasmine released her first album ‘The Color of Love’ with New York pianist Steve Sweeting, an album with jazz tunes, Brazilian numbers, ...

Kim Davis R&B / Soul / Hip Hop Web site: http://kimdavisonline.com/KD/Home.html http://www.myspace.com/msdavismusic

Nacido en Chicago (USA), el 2 de Noviembre de 1967, Kurt Elling comenzó su relación con la música cantando en la Iglesia y en los coros de la escuela. En 1989 se gradua en el Gustavus Adolphus College] de St. Peter, Minnesota, para enrolarse en la la " Divinity School " de la Universidad de Chicago, que abandonó en 1992, un año antes de finalizar sus estudios. DISCOGRAFÍA 1995 - Close Your Eyes (Blue Note) 1997 - The Messenger (Blue Note) 1998 - This Time it's Love (Blue Note) 2000 - Live in Chicago (Blue Note) 2000 - Live in Chicago Out Takes (Blue Note) 2001 - Flirting with Twilight (Blue Note) 2003 - Man in the Air (Blue Note) 2007 - Nightmoves (Concord) * 2009 - DEDICATED TO YOU WEB SITE: http://kurtelling.com/index.php http://www.myspace.com/kurtelling

Carol Bach-y-Rita Jazz / Bossanova / Latina Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/carolbachyrita

Susanne Alt (1978) born in Wuerzburg, Germany. Parents musicteacher/musicians.  Started playing the sax at 12, studied one year classical saxophone in Nuernberg, 4 years jazz in Amsterdam and 2 years jazz and composing in Berlin. Susanne won prizes at jazzcompetitions and has been performing internationally. The rest you can read on my website... Susanne loves all styles, especially everything that's jazzy and has soul. Why is she on myspace? To interact with people and collaborate with! Musicians, producers and dj's. She would love to travel a bit and see something of the rest of the world...why not connect work and travel?  Alt (Sax) J azz / Funk / Hous http://www.susannealt.com/en/ http://www.myspace.com/susannealt

Maki Mannami Japanese professional composer arranger, programmer, and singer. Her first album from Japanese label P-vine Records was released in 2006 and since then she has quite frequently performed live at Motion Blue Yokohama (The club produced by Blue Note) and the Disney owned live house Club Ikspiari. In 2007, Mannami has visited England and France for the concert tour along with the fellow Japanese professional musicians. One track from her 1st Album was licensed from us to the German record company, CSR GmbH - The Wave Music Company and was included in their compilation album in 2007. In the UK, her 12 inch record was released and was highly acclaimed in the club music scene in Europe. The recent album “The World Of Sense” produced by Tatsuo Sunaga (DJ Sunaga t Experience) was released in October 2008, and to commemorate the album release, she performed as the main act for the music festival, Flying Jam Summit in Tokyo. The Italian musician and composer, Nicola Con...

Robben Ford (16 de Dic 1951) Blues - Jazz - Rock La fama mundial como guitarrista le llegó en 1986, año en el que figuro como guitarrista en el staff de la gira de Miles Davis, por fusionar de manera genial jazz y blues de un modo innovador. Robben Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A four-time Grammy nominee, he has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Claus Ogerman, Michael McDonald, and many, many others. Robben currently lives in Ojai, California with his wife Anne, with whom he collaborates with on various musical projects including her recent CD “Weill", which Robben produced on their own Illyria label. Web Site: http://www.robbenford.com/

มีความสุขจังวันนี้จะได้ร้องเพลงอีกแล้ว Artist and jazz vocalist, swing and bossa nova Signed with Warner Music and just released first album in February 2009 . Natasha has a signature crystal clear voice with a unique style that can adapt to the genre of music she sings. The clarity in her spoken English and wide range of repertoire ranging from traditional Swing to Brazilian Latin music have afforded Natasha the opportunity to be recommended by dozens of eminent musicians in Bangkok. Natasha has performed in shows with Koh Mr. Saxman and with Dr. Denny Euprasert. Natasha’s voice is warm, soothing, and down-to-earth - her vocal quality and musicality has enabled her to transcend esoteric jazz audiences and reach crossover mainstream appeal.
 Natasha is also a gifted fine artist and she first attended Carnegie Mellon University in 2003 as a Fine Arts major. She started singing for fun along with playing acoustic guitar but began to focus on Jazz at Carnegie Mellon under the guidance of...

Gemma Genazzano Latina / Soul / Jazz Gemma Genazzano, quién vive entre Barcelona (España) y Nueva York (USA), ha estado cautivando audiencias con su voz en festivals de Europa al Blue Note y Madison Square Garden de Nueva York. Gemma es hija del actor Italiano Oswaldo Genazzano y nieta de la actriz Italiana Gemma Genazzano, quién trabajó con el legendario director Federico Fellini. A muy temprana edad se siente atraída por la música Jazz y Gospel y adora las películas clásicas Americanas que ve en la televisión, ecuchando y soñando durante horas que algún día actuaría en grandes escenarios. Mientras estudia piano en el Liceo Conservatorio de Barcelona, Gemma está en constante búsqueda de nuevos sonidos y maneras de expresar su música. Deja sus estudios clásicos y empieza a cantar Jazz actuando en Festivales y clubs de España. Gana una beca para estudiar en la prestigiosa universidad “Berklee College of Music” en Boston, donde tiene su primer encuentro con Marlon Saunders. Cinco años ...

Sarah Eddy Pop Francés - Pop - Jazz Biographie: Croyez le ou pas, Sarah Eddy, auteur-compositeur, est née le 27 juin 1981. Ses premiers pas sur Terre se transformeront rapidement en pas de danse et ses premiers mots deviendront des notes de musique. C’est donc très jeune qu’elle découvre ses deux passions. Dès l’âge de 5 ans, elle commence à apprendre le piano et à danser sur des airs classiques. Suite logique des choses, c’est à 12 ans qu’elle écrit ses premières chansons. Au détour d’un couloir de la fac de musicologie de Strasbourg, qu’elle fréquente régulièrement en parallèle de ses études d’anglais, elle rencontre celui qui va devenir son complice, Jean-Baptiste Mersiol. Grande amatrice des voix d’opéra, elle débute le chant lyrique en 2002. Reflet de ses voyages, de ses rencontres et de ses blessures, son premier album « Dans nos regards », soutenu par France Bleu Alsace, paraît en décembre 2004. Une année de tournée plus tard, le deuxième album est déjà là. « Ni clone, ni clown...

Lawrence Eugene Carlton (Larry) (born 02 March 1948) Jazz - Acústica - Blues Is an American Jazz Fusion, POP and Rock guitarrist and a singer, dividing his recording time between solo recordings and session appearances with various well-known bands. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Carlton * Larry Carlton is an American jazz guitarist, dividing his recording time between solo recordings and session appearances with more popular bands. Over his career Carlton has won three Grammys for his performances and compositions, including the theme song for the hit television series, Hill Street Blues (1981). It is perhaps Carlton's creative and musical blend of jazz and rock elements that make him such a unique and talented artist. Appreciated by smooth jazz fans for his subtle, velvety style, and also by jazz and blues guitarists for his tight phrasing and impressive technique, Carlton started learning to play guitar when he was six years old. Taking an interest in jazz whilst at h...

Iván ‘Melón’ Lewis es un pianista cubano afincado en España, de repercusión internacional, como así lo demuestran sus trabajos en solitario o con diversos grupos.

Concha Buika (1972 - Palma de Mallorca,España) Soul, flamenco, hip hop, jazz y copla * Born in 1972 into a family from Equatorial Guinea, Concha Buika grew up alongside a gypsy community on the Spanish island of Mallorca. She is considered a new star in flamenco music, with a remarkable voice that has been described as a mix of tina Turner, Lola Flores and Sarah Vaughan. Buika mixes soul, jazz and funk with raw flamenco to telling effect. After featurings on several deep house productions she brought out her first solo CD in 2006, “Mi Niña Lola”. Buika shares her time between Mallorca and Madrid. ** Soul, flamenco, hip hop, jazz y copla. Concha Buika es una cantante que maneja todos los estilos. Todo lo tiene en su cajón y su estantería. Hay espacios para los grandes éxitos y para las tendencias, pero todo en su justa medida y a su debido tiempo. Concha Buika es de esos pocos artistas que derrochan voz y energía en el escenario. Se atreve para este su segundo disco, ”Mi niña Lola”, con...

Jazz / Experimental / New Wave Singing & composing (Sweden) In 2008 she recorded her latest CD "The City of My Dreams" with The Sophie Dunér String Quartet. A CD produced, composed, arranged & sung by herself. Opiniones sobre la extraordinaria artista Sophie Duner. * Actual Jazz http://actualjazz.blogspot.com/2009/01/sophie-dunr.html * Tokafi, Tobias Fischer: "A stunningly multi-talented one-woman-army of singer, composer, painter and inventive arranger, equally capable of creating slow-dance mantras as well as brusquely avantgardistic vaudeville-style Lieder" http://www.tokafi.com/newsitems/cd-feature-irene-song-you-sophie-duner-city-my-dreams-rain-spain-ruby-ruby-ruby-shadow-your-smile/ *All about Jazz Italia, Vincenzo Roggero: "A multifaceted, fascinating singer and a witty, self confident composer and sophisticated arranger" http://italia.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=3859 English version: www.sophieduner.com/allaboutjazzenglish2.html * M...

Jeff Jenkins Jazz, Piano Nebraska City, NE, USA University of Colorado Instructor de Jazz Piano

Susan Gabriel Blues / Pop / Jazz New York - Estados Unidos Is known for her vocal and instrumental (piano/flute) performance in jazz, blues, and pop. The composer/singer/songwriter encompasses the worlds of music, theatre, TV, and film. Gabriel has performed from New York to L.A. and from London to Paris. A consummate entertainer, she is a multi-talented storyteller emerging as singer & songwriter, creator & host, writer & TV journalist, poet & painter. * To her credit are: 2009 Indie International Awards Top Honor for her “No Small Wonder” Tony/Emmy award winning producers’ endorsed original One Woman Musical/TV showcase 2009 book with lyrical insert publication Be-Coming Innocence Award winning ARISE family Music Arts TV ARISE Music Arts Communication curriculum initiative. TV director Rocco Urbisci (HBO, George Carlin, Lily Tomlin) calls her voice “extraordinary.” Broadway producer Michael Frazier (Lena Horne) says, “She’s astounding.” “Highly gifted, poignant, humo...

Kurt Rosenwinkel Guitar (New York, NY, USA) Kurt has taken the evolution of jazz guitar improvisation and composition to the next level. Web Side: http://www.kurtrosenwinkel.com/